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Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

CSUN opposite hitter Jalen Philips, 18, preparing to serve vs. UC San Diego at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on April 10, 2025.

CSUN men’s volleyball earns three All-Big West selections

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor May 1, 2025

After finishing one of the best regular seasons, the CSUN men’s volleyball team was awarded three All-Big West First Team selections. It’s the first time since 2018 that the Matadors have had three...

CSUN men's volleyball seniors pose with family and friends before their final home game as Matadors before a game against University of California, Irvine at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on April 19, 2025. The Matadors lost the Anteaters in 5 sets 3-2.

Men’s volleyball senior night spoiled by UC Irvine

Alfonso Vargas, Contributor April 22, 2025

Looking for a shot at redemption, CSUN (18-10, 3-7) took on UC Irvine in a thriller five set match up. The Anteaters (20-6, 6-4) defeated the Matadors on senior night, 3-2, at the Premier America Credit...

CSUN opposite hitter Jalen Phillips, 18, preparing to serve vs. Sacred Heart at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March 3, 2025.

‘He’s been that guy:’ Jalen Phillips leads surging men’s volleyball team

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor April 15, 2025

The CSUN men’s volleyball team is in the midst of their best season since their famed 2010 campaign, when they made the program's second-ever appearance in the NCAA men’s volleyball tournament and...

CSUN middle blocker Stillian Delibosov, 1, completing a kill vs. UC San Diego at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on April 10, 2025.

CSUN men’s volleyball fight off UC San Diego in five sets

Emily Maciel, Senior Reporter April 11, 2025

The CSUN men’s volleyball team took on UC San Diego in a top 10 showdown where the No. 9 Matadors came out victorious in a thrilling 3-2 win over the No. 10 Tritons on Thursday night at the Premier America...

Players huddle before a game against the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on April 4, 2025. The Matadors defeated Hawai'i in straight sets 25-17. 25-20 and 25-20.

Men’s volleyball swept by the hands of Hawai’i

Alfonso Vargas, Contributor April 6, 2025

The CSUN men’s volleyball team came into Saturday night’s game looking to pick up a series sweep over Hawai’i after sweeping them the night prior. However, the Rainbow Warriors got their redemption...

CSUN coach Theo Edwards strategizing with his team during a time out vs. Sacred Heart at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March 3, 2025.

Shaping a team, Shaping a legacy: MVB coach Theo Edwards

Bella Vega Victoriano, Reporter April 2, 2025

After a decade of coaching, Theo Edwards has guided the 2025 men’s volleyball team to become one of the top 10 in the country through specialized coaching methods and weekly check-ins with his team. A...

CSUN coach Theo Edwards strategizing with his team during a time out vs. Sacred Heart at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March 3, 2025.

Men’s volleyball upset at home vs. UC Santa Barbara

Devlin Jimenez, Sports Reporter March 29, 2025

The No. 8 CSUN Matadors (15-6) suffered a devastating 3-2 loss to No. 18 UC Santa Barbara (10-10) on Friday night at home following their tough three game road trip. The Matadors are now 0-3 in conference...

From left, Donovan Constable, 23, Lorenzo Bertozzi, 2, and Stilian Delibosov, 1, attempt to block Nyherowo Omene's attack during a match against Princeton at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Matadors defeated the Tigers 3-1.

CSUN bounces back into the win column with a win over Princeton

Bella Vega Victoriano, Reporter March 14, 2025

Following a 3-0 loss against Long Beach State, the CSUN men’s volleyball team regained its flow, securing a gentleman's sweep victory over No. 19 Princeton Tigers on Wednesday night at the Premier America...

Jalen Phillips attempts a spike during a match against Long Beach State at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on March 5, 2025. The Matadors lost 3-0.

Matadors fall short in loss to top-ranked Long Beach State

Alfonso Vargas, Contributor March 7, 2025

In their chase for greatness, the CSUN men’s volleyball team faced an uphill challenge against the No. 1 Long Beach State. LBSU snapped CSUN’s eight-game-winning streak as they walked into the Premier...

Middle blocker Stilian Delibosov, 1, serves the ball towards opposing team, Long Beach State, on Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Column: CSUN men’s volleyball learns from big loss to LBSU

Devlin Jimenez, Sports Reporter March 6, 2025

The No. 7 CSUN Matadors (13-3) faced their biggest challenge of the season against No. 1 Long Beach State (15-0) on Wednesday night, losing 3-0. The loss serves as a reflective moment for a red-hot...

CSUN men's volleyball players from left to right: Joao Avila, 5, Joao Favarim, 20, and Jalen Phillips, 18, vs. Sacred Heart at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March, 3, 2025

CSUN men’s volleyball sweeps Sacred Heart in convincing fashion

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

The CSUN men’s volleyball team went through the month of February without a loss. They opened up March with a sweep in straight sets over Sacred Heart to extend their winning streak to eight games on...

CSUN lineup, outside hitter Lorenzo Bertozzi, 2 (right) opposite Jalen Phillips, 18 (back) middle blocker Joao Favarim, 20 (left) and setter Donovan Constable, 23 (middle) wait as opponent team, Jessup University, serves the ball on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Column: CSUN men’s volleyball is chasing immortality

Devlin Jimenez, Sports Reporter March 3, 2025

The CSUN men’s volleyball team has been on fire thus far in the 2025 season and is on pace to go down as one of the greatest teams in CSUN history. However, the real test of the Matadors' greatness will...

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